Kathmandu [Nepal], November 7: Seven Italian climbers are missing in Nepal's Himalayan mountains after heavy snowstorms and avalanches have killed at least nine people in recent days.
Three Italian climbers were among five foreigners and two Nepali guides who were confirmed killed on Monday when a huge avalanche smashed through a base camp near the summit of Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal's Himalayan range, according to reports. Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that local authorities had confirmed the deaths of the three Italian climbers, but there "remains no news of seven other Italian nationals" who have been reported missing. (Agencies)
Source: Qatar Tribune
